DALIAN, China -- China's film industry is making a strong comeback following the end of the country's zero-COVID policy, with box office sales hitting a record in January as moviegoers raced to see new blockbusters during Lunar New Year.
Eased pandemic restrictions bring customers in droves for local blockbusters

A patron walks by a display for the new movie "Full River Red," which was a hit over the Lunar New Year holiday. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
DALIAN, China -- China's film industry is making a strong comeback following the end of the country's zero-COVID policy, with box office sales hitting a record in January as moviegoers raced to see new blockbusters during Lunar New Year.